At Tarmac,
‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Sales Manager to join and supportively work with our fantastic Topsport® and Topscape® team covering the northern region, this role is a mix of Hybrid working from home or from our many sites across the business with your ‘home site’ being at Tunstead House, close to Buxton in Derbyshire.
This role is easily commutable from Buxton, Sheffield, Stockport, Chesterfield, Manchester, Macclesfield, Congleton, Mansfield, Dronfield, Derby, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.
We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior industry experience isn’t always necessary for success.
Role Responsibility
In the role of Technical Sales Manager, you will be proactive in establishing dedicated relationships with both our current and prospective future customers to grow the business, you will act as an interface between the business and the sports and landscape sectors. You will also help to promote the sales of all Topsport® and Topscape® products.
Your aim will be to become a commercially astute, reliable and technical expert for the main product lines available under Tarmac Building Products – Topsport®.
Responsibilities of the Technical Sales Manager role (not exhaustive):
1. You will be the first and main link between Tarmac and our customers, providing clear and principled direction which will enhance the customer experience and strengthen relationships
2. Identifying market opportunities to grow sales of Topsport® and Topscape® product range
3. Maximising Selling prices and to minimise purchase prices
4. Ensure product compliance and facilitate the design of new products
5. You will strategically manage a portfolio of sales to deliver against targeted sales volumes, price and profitability targets
6. Identify opportunities to maximise our position through efficient and effective trading by keeping in contact with the main design and construction practices
7. Provide the business and the associated departments with external market intel around product demand and interest to support the continual evolution of our strategy approach
8. Be at the forefront of any significant projects on the horizon and devise an advance plan of action to maximise Tarmac potential at securing future sales
In the role you will be in liaison with stakeholders across the business, ranging from – General Managers – Commercial Teams - Site Teams - Accounts – Technical – HR
A car is available with this role, therefore you must hold a FULL UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and have the flexibility of Hybrid working
The Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate for our role of Technical Sales Manager will ideally have the following:
Experience:
9. Demonstration of managing and developing customer accounts
10. Commercial understanding of our business within sector
11. Working cross-functionally to deliver customer requirements
12. Be able to utilise commercial tools and forecasts in your normal working day
Skills / Knowledge:
13. Influencing skills, negotiation skills, change management skills
14. An excellent understanding of the regional market
15. Understanding of the competitive landscape
16. High level of drive & determination to succeed
17. Ability to identify customer needs and build solutions, along with comprehensive product knowledge
Why Us
In addition to the role of Technical Sales Manager we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
18. Bonus scheme
19. Enhanced holiday entitlement
20. Contributory pension scheme
21. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
22. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
23. Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
24. Training and development opportunities